Many political observers have noticed how the most recent anti-immigration protests relating to the debate on the UN compact have displayed comparatively higher levels of violent rhetoric and political heat. Police launch tear gas at right-wing and far-right protesters rallying against the Global Compact for Migration in front

"having gotten involved in internal politics by actively supporting and pushing through the Marrakesh migration pact… Kersti Kaljulaid is directly undermining Estonia's constitutional order and the goals of the functioning of the state as outlined in the Constitution, thus committing treason."

The father-and-son leaders of a divisive anti-immigrant party were sworn in Monday as Estonia's interior and finance minister. Prime Minister Juri Ratas presented his 15-member coalition Cabinet on Monday at the 101-seat Riigikogu assembly located in the picturesque Old Town of Estonia's capital, Tallinn. Earlier this month, Ratas, leader of the left-leaning Center Party,...

OTTAWA, /CNW/ - At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will visit Lithuania from , and Estonia from . The visit will underline Canada's deep-rooted partnership with Lithuania and Estonia, and provide an opportunity to explore areas for future growth. The...

OTTAWA, /CNW/ - At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will visit Lithuania from , and Estonia from . The visit will underline Canada's deep-rooted partnership with Lithuania and Estonia, and provide an opportunity to explore areas for future growth. The...

TALLINN, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Estonia kicked off on Thursday a grand four-day song and dance festival to mark its trational heritage, with the opening dance performance of the 20th Estonian Dance Celebration. About 11,500 dancers from 713 dance groups, including 15 expatriate groups, participated in the Dance Celebration at the Kalev Stadium, which was almost filled to its...

Estonia’s controversial new coalition government has been rocked by the resignation of a far-right minister just one day after taking power. Marti Kuusik, the minister for technology and foreign trade, stepped down after prosecutors said they were investigating reports linking him to domestic violence. He strongly denies any wrongdoing. His departure added to domestic and...